Partial or complete tooth loss (edentulism) is a serious problem. The smile looks unattractive, there are difficulties chewing food, and diction is impaired. The AESTHETE dental clinic provides tooth prosthetics services using crowns, implants, and veneers — our doctors will find a solution for every patient.
What is Prosthetics in Dentistry?
Prosthetics is a field of dentistry that deals with restoring lost or severely damaged teeth. The goal of the procedure is to restore the functionality of the dental arch and improve the aesthetics of the smile. Dental technologies allow the use of various materials and methods to select the best solution for each patient.
Prosthetics can include both the replacement of missing teeth and the restoration of destroyed ones.
The procedure begins with a comprehensive diagnosis, which includes:
- X-ray
- Computed tomography
- Digital modeling
- A thorough analysis of the oral cavity condition
Only after this can the dentist recommend the optimal type of prosthetics. It is important to understand that the installation of crowns or implants does not just mask the problem, but fully restores the biomechanics of the dental arch to prevent complications.
Types of Prosthetics
Methods of tooth restoration include removable and non-removable prosthetics, as well as implantation.
Non-removable prosthetics includes:
- Crowns — completely cover the tooth, protecting it from further destruction. They are used when the tooth is significantly damaged, and filling is no longer effective.
- Bridge prostheses — allow replacing one or more missing teeth. They require supports, usually neighboring teeth, which need to be shaped.
- Veneers — thin ceramic plates that are fixed to the front surface of the teeth to cover minor defects such as cracks, discoloration, or wide gaps between teeth.
Removable prosthetics are in demand when there is complete or significant tooth loss. Modern removable dentures made from acrylic, nylon, or clasp systems provide reliable fixation and comfortable wearing.
Implantation deserves special mention. With this method, titanium rods are implanted into the jawbone. These serve as artificial teeth and serve as a base for crowns. This option provides maximum stability and durability.